Squirrel Hill Cafe

Known as the Squirrel Cage, this Forbes Avenue bar keeps a kitchen open for late fried food and a place to settle in after an evening out. The neighborhood crowd and easygoing room are part of its draw.

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Squirrel Hill Cafe, often called the Squirrel Cage, keeps a dim and unvarnished presence on Forbes Avenue. Pittsburgh City Paper describes its affordable drinks, smoky atmosphere, and wings. The combination of booths, bar food, and neighborhood regulars makes it useful when a polished cocktail room is beside the point.

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Squirrel Hill Cafe keeps its wings grounded in a dark, unpolished neighborhood bar. Pittsburgh City Paper specifically calls out the wings while describing the low cost drinks and enduring atmosphere. The kitchen favors familiar tavern food, and the room remains useful when the goal is a simple plate without ceremony.

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